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Paella Party Catering for Biddenden events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Biddenden and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Biddenden events
Paella party catering for your party in Biddenden
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Biddenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose paella party catering in Biddenden?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Biddenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 3.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in Biddenden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Nearby places to Biddenden
Other catering in Biddenden
Parties in Biddenden: gardens, venues and local tips
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Biddenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Biddenden to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Biddenden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
FAQs for Biddenden
Do you come out to small places like Biddenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Biddenden close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Biddenden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Biddenden
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Biddenden
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff